Power Tank Air System - Powertank Mounting
We've all been on a trail at one time or another and been forced to change out a dismounted tire (a blown bead in some cases)-or even just air up our tires after a day of playing with our 4x4, ATV, or other toys in our arsenals.
Well, Advanced Air Systems of Elk Grove, California, has come up with exactly what you need to avoid the time-consuming chore of airing your tires back up to respectable levels when the day is done and you just want to get going in a hurry.
| This Power Tank air system can be used for 35-inch-and-larger tires. This is more than likely the system you want to look at purchasing if you are running larger tires or intend to use the system excessively for other applications. Package C includes a 15-pound aluminum powdercoated tank, SuperFlow HPX regulator, regulator bag (BAG-6030), tank boot (TBT-6090), 25-foot SuperFlex braided coiled hose (HP-1100), the new monster valve deflators (MON-8200), and the TPG-8060 pressure gauge.
The Power Tank appears to be a well-thought-out system that not only has numerous choices for how you want to outfit your rig, work truck, garage, or trailer, but can even be bought in stages with different tank sizes, tools, mounting options, etc. This system will fill a large off-road truck tire in record speeds and get you going fast when combined with the monster valve system. Take a look at the company's site and see for yourself as they demonstrate the installation of the monster valves on a set of aluminum wheels without even taking them off the project. Then watch as the 35-inch tire is filled in what seems to be the blink of an eye.
The following is a description of what it took to mount a 15-pound Power Tank system in the box of a '98 GMC extended-cab shortbed. With an installation like this, a person needs to consider what kind of space he or she realistically has to spare. With this truck, the ability to still use the box for hauling (supplies, parts, or what have you) was important. Though the company does have a selection of mounting hardware and options, we decided to make our own mounting bracket for this particular application.
Read on as we give a crash course on one way to utilize and mount your Power Tank system in your truck. Keep in mind that mounting your system may vary and particular care and caution should be taken when drilling any holes into your project. You may run into issues like wiring, fuel tanks, spare tires, etc., so please be cautious and research your location before attempting anything like this yourself.
Product Profile:
Advanced Air Systems
209/366-2163
www.powertank.com
